Human Resources Manager

L-3 WESCAM is an exciting company providing systems that capture stabilized, high-magnification images from fixed-wing, rotary-wing, UAV, aerostat and ground based platforms. From low-altitude tactical missions to long-range covert surveillance missions, images are transmitted in real-time to fixed and mobile receive locations for immediate interpretation. WESCAM's MX-Series of Electro-optic and Infrared (EO/IR), laser, surveillance and targeting systems provide unparalleled image stability and long-range detection capability to Defense/Military, Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies worldwide. Our dominance of the airborne platform space has positioned us for explosive and game changing growth into ground-based and maritime markets with customers globally.

WESCAM offers a challenging and dynamic work environment. Work with leading-edge technology and tools, alongside some of the best thought leaders in our industry, in an environment that values work/life balance. Benefits include every 2nd Friday off with pay (9/80 work schedule) in addition to regular vacation and public holidays, free on-site gym, free fruit, free bagels on the last day of the week, a strong focus on continuing education and much more. Most of all, Wescam is working towards a noble cause. Our work has a direct link to saving people's lives and safeguarding freedom around the world. We truly do make a difference in our work and in the world!

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Learn more about the history of WESCAM...

WESCAM is undergoing a period of significant growth and has an exciting position available for a Human Resources Manager to lead our engineering group that has come available due to a recent internal promotion. This position is well suited to a strong people leader who has led or participated in organizational change. Previous experience managing employee development & succession planning over multiple locations would be an asset for this role. Candidates with an appreciation for technical products will feel right at home with our highly engineered product lines.

Tasks to be Accomplished

* Develop a consultative role with managers in a variety of areas including communications, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, team and employee development, training, workforce planning, succession planning, developing and retaining hi potentials, practice/policy interpretation and application, and other management challenges.

* Actively promote alignment of business objectives and culture with employees and management.

* Partner with business leaders in the development and execution of staffing strategies to ensure recruitment of talent at appropriate staffing levels. Recommends changes to staffing strategies as appropriate.

* Working with the HR Services team, develop annual headcount forecasting plans with line management, and update and monitor throughout the year. Maintain open communications with the HR services team to ensure accuracy and up to date information is reflected in HR tools and systems.

* Utilizing company provided tools and resources, support line management through the annual performance review process.

* Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

* Coach line management to ensure successful onboarding of all new hires

* Provide consistent HR Policy guidance and interpretation to line management and employees

* Partner with Specialists to assist line management to execute people processes

* Participate as a collaborative team member with other HR Managers, and HR subject matter experts (Total Reward, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development etc.) to provide consistent and professional service to all stakeholders.

* Working with the Learning & Development team and line management, identify training needs for individual and leadership requirements

* Working with, and in support of Health & Safety, guide employee interaction related to EH&S matters including worker’s compensation, accident reporting/monitoring; guidance and assistance to management.

* Using standardized company tools, provide HR reporting to line management, HR Specialists, and HR VP as required

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

**Please note: L3 WESCAM has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities, both during the selection process as well as during employment.

CAN Security Clearance Required: None

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day - 1st

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Organization: Division L-3 Wescam

L-3 WESCAM is an exciting company providing systems that capture stabilized, high-magnification images from fixed-wing, rotary-wing, UAV, aerostat and ground based platforms. From low-altitude tactical missions to long-range covert surveillance missions, images are transmitted in real-time to fixed and mobile receive locations for immediate interpretation. WESCAM's MX-Series of Electro-optic and Infrared (EO/IR), laser, surveillance and targeting systems provide unparalleled image stability and long-range detection capability to Defense/Military, Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies worldwide. Our dominance of the airborne platform space has positioned us for explosive and game changing growth into ground-based and maritime markets with customers globally.

WESCAM offers a challenging and dynamic work environment. Work with leading-edge technology and tools, alongside some of the best thought leaders in our industry, in an environment that values work/life balance. Benefits include every 2nd Friday off with pay (9/80 work schedule) in addition to regular vacation and public holidays, free on-site gym, free fruit, free bagels on the last day of the week, a strong focus on continuing education and much more. Most of all, Wescam is working towards a noble cause. Our work has a direct link to saving people's lives and safeguarding freedom around the world. We truly do make a difference in our work and in the world!

For more information, please check us out at: javascript:void(0);

Learn more about the history of WESCAM...

WESCAM is undergoing a period of significant growth and has an exciting position available for a Human Resources Manager to lead our engineering group that has come available due to a recent internal promotion. This position is well suited to a strong people leader who has led or participated in organizational change. Previous experience managing employee development & succession planning over multiple locations would be an asset for this role. Candidates with an appreciation for technical products will feel right at home with our highly engineered product lines.

Tasks to be Accomplished

* Develop a consultative role with managers in a variety of areas including communications, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, team and employee development, training, workforce planning, succession planning, developing and retaining hi potentials, practice/policy interpretation and application, and other management challenges.

* Actively promote alignment of business objectives and culture with employees and management.

* Partner with business leaders in the development and execution of staffing strategies to ensure recruitment of talent at appropriate staffing levels. Recommends changes to staffing strategies as appropriate.

* Working with the HR Services team, develop annual headcount forecasting plans with line management, and update and monitor throughout the year. Maintain open communications with the HR services team to ensure accuracy and up to date information is reflected in HR tools and systems.

* Utilizing company provided tools and resources, support line management through the annual performance review process.

* Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

* Coach line management to ensure successful onboarding of all new hires

* Provide consistent HR Policy guidance and interpretation to line management and employees

* Partner with Specialists to assist line management to execute people processes

* Participate as a collaborative team member with other HR Managers, and HR subject matter experts (Total Reward, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development etc.) to provide consistent and professional service to all stakeholders.

* Working with the Learning & Development team and line management, identify training needs for individual and leadership requirements

* Working with, and in support of Health & Safety, guide employee interaction related to EH&S matters including worker’s compensation, accident reporting/monitoring; guidance and assistance to management.

* Using standardized company tools, provide HR reporting to line management, HR Specialists, and HR VP as required

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

**Please note: L3 WESCAM has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities, both during the selection process as well as during employment.